A COLD storage and distribution business is backing Yorkshire's bid to become recognised as the food and drink capital of Britain.

Boroughbridge-based Reed Boardall, which provides services to national food producers and retailers, is lending its support to Deliciouslyorkshire by becoming a patron of the organisation.

Deliciouslyorkshire represents hundreds of businesses from artisan producers, farm shops, delis and cafes, to breweries, restaurants and hotels.

The organisation, now in its 31st year, is committed to promoting, supporting and developing member businesses and has recently introduced a patron membership.

Reed Boardall is the latest company to be chosen to join the initiative.

Marcus Boardall, CEO of Reed Boardall, said: “The region has long been celebrated for its outstanding and innovative food and drink sector and Deliciouslyorkshire has done a fantastic job of amplifying this message across the UK and further afield.

“As a business which has partnered many of Yorkshire’s leading food producers and retailers for more than 25 years, we are proud to be supporting this valuable organisation which does so much to nurture our vibrant food and drink industry.”